The Music Parents Association at Central High School is looking for vendors for its annual craft fair on Saturday Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gym If you are interested in being a vendor, contact Wendy Weidner at 262-323-1639 or wendyweidner@cardinalhealth.com for a application and details. Besides a line-up of unique exhibitors the event will include […]
Posts from ‘October, 2011’
Special Kids Resource Fair is Oct. 22
The Westosha Special Education Alliance is hosting the 10th annual Special Kids Resource on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol. The Special Kids Resource Fair is for families, caregivers, service providers, and educators in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties whose children or who work with […]
Units responding to report of car in river
At about 7:39 a.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 10700 block of Highway W (Fox River Road), Wilmot. Dispatch reports that car left the road and went over the embankment on the Fox River side. UPDATE 7:42 a.m. — Dispatch reports that there are two injuries, a […]
Randall dismisses appeal of ethics complaint against Nolan
The Randall Town Board dismissed an appeal of a recent Ethics Committee finding regarding the campaign of Supervisor Rose Nolan. The original complaint, lodged by former Supervisor Mark Halvey, alleged that a campaign letter circulated by Nolan before this April’s election that included comments about supervisors being “fatheads,†some having their “masculinity challenged†and that some were […]
Units responding to report of burning
At 12:24 p.m., Bristol Fire Department is responding to a report of a possible burning violation in the area of 6700 block of Highway D, Bristol. Dispatch reports that several burning permits are on file for that area. View Larger Map ShareTweet0 Shares
Pringle to host invasive species workday
Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave., Bristol, will be having an Invasive Species Work Day on Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to noon. Join other concerned citizens to help get rid of European buckthorn, honeysuckle, multiflora rose, and other invasive plants. Tools will be provided; please bring your own work gloves. ShareTweet0 Shares
Kerkman named to post within national state legislatures group
State Rep. Samantha Kerkman (R-Randall) has been named vice chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Budgets and Revenue Committee for 2011-2012. NCSL President Stephen Morris, Kansas Senate president, made the appointment. “I feel honored to represent Wisconsin in a leadership role at NCSL,†said Kerkman. “NCSL is an important group of state legislatures […]
Units responding to report of fire
At about 10:20 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and other departments are responding to a report of a large fire at Highways K and NN, Brighton. UPDATE 10:26 p.m. — Dispatch reports that a caller from area says fire is at an outdoor party. View Larger Map ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for investigation
At about 8:50 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Silver Lake Rescue responded to a business in the 12400 block of Fox River Road for an investigation. At about 9:05 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue-Wilmot Station was dispatched to respond with a thermal imaging camera. UPDATE 9:25 p.m. — Silver Lake Rescue is clearing the scene and returning […]
Paddock Lake Pet Parade coverage
The annual Paddock Lake Pet Parade took place today. About 25 dogs — and one cat — participated. The paraders stepped off from Hoag Park a little after 10 a.m. and made their way to Village Hall. The Sheriff’s Department canine unit was expected to lead the parade and conduct a demonstration at Village Hall afterwards, but […]
Salem Booster Club 5K Run/Walk coverage
Salem Booster Club hosted its third Annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday morning. Participant followed a course that began at the school, went up Highway AH for a bit, turned and looped around a neighborhood block and then returned along the same path to the school. Proceeds from the event support sports and clubs at Salem School. Lakeside […]
Salem Town Board will interview all supervisor applicants
The strong credentials of the pool of candidates interested in filling a vacant supervisor seat convinced the Salem Town Board to interview all eight rather than try to narrow the field before interviews. “We have some nice candidates,” said Supervisor Patrick O’Connell at a special Town Board meeting Friday. The vacancy was created when Supervisor Joesph Meier died suddenly on […]
The Sharing Center seeking Board of Directors members
The Sharing Center has two Board of Directors positions open and would like to hear from community members interested in serving a one- or two-year term. Sought are “people with a passion for our cause with an understanding of our community and its needs,” said Kimberly Swanson, board president. Prior board and or fundraising experience desired, but not […]
Silver Lake to keep own building inspector
The Silver Lake Village Board has decidced to keep its own building inspector, but at considerably lower cost . Last week the board met with building inspector Royce Kennedy in a closed session after the regular board meeting to discuss alternatives. The village, at the initiative of village President Jeff Albrecht, also had obtained a proposal to have Silver Lake outsource its building inspection function […]
Randall School to implement suggestion boxes
Randall School is implementing suggestion boxes to collect ideas from the public. The intention is for people to use the system to express ideas or suggestions that could be implemented at the school, not serve as a channel for complaints, said Steven Bloom, district administrator. On the elementary side of the school the black metal mailbox is located immediately to the […]
Randall increases pier fees
View Larger Map The Randall Town Board instituted a 66 percent increase in its annual pier rental fees for next year. The per slip fee was $308.86. After the increase, the per slip fee will be $500 for a Randall property owner. Out of state residents pay a higher rate ($628), but this year there was only […]
Units responding to report of crash
At 4:40 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue and Randall Fire Department are responding to a report of a traffic crash with injuries in the 10100 block of 401st Avenue, Randall. One person is reporting a head and knee injury, dispatch says. UPDATE 4:45 p.m. — Two vehicles involved. Person in truck may be trapped. […]
Units responding to report of sparks on fire from roof
At 3:31 p.m., Twin Lake Fire Department and Randall Fire Department along with Twin Lakes police are responding to a report of sparks an smoke coming from the roof of a house in the 1300 block of Lucille Avenue, Twin Lakes. UPDATE 3:46 p.m. — Personnel at scene reports sme sparks seen from electrical stack […]
Wilmot UHS Student Council hosting blood drive
If you’re interested in donating blood, the Wilmot Union High school Student Council has an opportunity for you. The council will will hosting a blood drive Tuesday, Oct. 18. Details — and a consent form you will have to complete if you are 16 — are available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
Field crowded for Salem supervisor appointment
Who says people aren’t interested in pubic service anymore? In the wake of the sudden death of Salem town Supervisor Joseph Meier last month, the town solicited applications from individuals interested in being appointed to Meier’s seat. The response was strong compared to some similar situations in the area and especially when School Boards have vacancies to fill, with […]
Randall School may consider busing open enrollment students
Randall School could bus some open enrollment students as a way to encourage more students to choose to come to the school. Steve Bloom, district administrator, said he recently learned from a state expert on open enrollment that a district can bus some — but not all — open enrollment students. Open enrollment is a Wisconsin program […]
TOPS Club Walk/run will benefit Capt. Novaez fund
Southeastern Wisconsin chapters of TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight loss support organization, will host a 3K walk and 5K run/walk at RecPlex in Pleasant Prairie, Sat., Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. All proceeds will be donated to the Captain David and Kristin Novaez Scholarship fund. The couple, both area high […]
Wilmot softball to host spaghetti dinner
The Wilmot softball program will hold its annual spaghetti dinner and raffle on Friday, Oct. 21, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Wilmot Union High School commons. You can get tickets to the dinner from any softball player for a $7 donation each and tickets will also be available at the door. Each ticket […]
Bristol fire chief reports to board on cell tower rescue
Bristol Fire Department personnel were on the scene of a rescue of cell tower workers for a total of about five and a half hours, Chief Peter Parker reported to the Village Board Monday. The departments responded to the call at a little after 8 p.m. The men were rescued at about 10:40 p.m. Parker […]
Feed store fire being investigated by Sheriff’s Department
The fire that damaged a feed store in Trevor early this morning is being investigated by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department. The fire, detected around midnight this morning, “does have a suspicious origin and is being investigated as an arson at this time,” Sgt. Bill Beth, Sheriff’s Department spokesman said via email. Two nearby taverns — one […]
Units responding to report of structure fire
At 12:36 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue are responding to a report of a possible structure fire at 33000 Bassett Road (Highway F), Randall. Passerby reports seeing smoke coming from second floor window. UPDATE 12:40 p.m. — Emergency response being cancelled. Smoke is from Randall FD’s training facility just east of Station No. […]
Wheatland 4K hosts Family Fun Day
Wheatland Center School’s 4K program held its first Family Fun Day for the year on Oct. 3 . The theme was Halloween Fun. The children enjoyed making their own pumpkin cupcake, decorating mini-pumpkins, making Halloween magnets, playing Halloween BINGO (complete with Candy Corn BINGO markers), games and reading Halloween-themed books. The Family Fun Day was well […]
Paddock Lake pet parade is Saturday
The Paddock Lake Pet Parade will be Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. The parade route starts at Hoag Park, at 238th Avenue and 65th Street. From there it will follow 65th Street to 236th Avenue and proceed south to Village Hall. Bring your favorite pet and join your neighbors and friends for a walk. There will be door prizes […]
Fire at feed store in Trevor
Firefighters from Salem Fire/Rescue and other nearby departments fought a fire at a feed store business in the 1100 block of 258th Avenue, Trevor. The fire was reported about midnight. Smoke and flames were showing upon arrival of firefighters with flames out the back wall of the building. Radio transmissions indicated that the fire was mostly out except for […]
Central defeats Horlick in boys volleyball
In a subdued atmosphere tonight in Paddock Lake, the boys volleyball Falcons swept the Rebels 3-0, on scores of 25-22, 25-15, 25-17. After a moment of silence for CHS teacher Dave Novaez and his wife Kristin, a teacher at Union Grove High School, who were killed in an motorcycle crash Sunday, the Falcons took the […]
